📷 Cqui, CC BY-SA 3.0Filitosa
Sollacaro, France
A prehistoric site among olive trees with granite menhir statues carved with faces and swords. A good introduction to Corsican prehistory.
Filitosa, near Sollacaro, is one of Corsica's most important prehistoric sites, with traces of occupation from the early Neolithic (6th millennium BC) to the Roman period. It is famous for its granite statue-menhirs, most of them from the megalithic era around 1800 BC: they stand 2 to 3 m tall and bear a nose, eyes and weapons such as a sword and dagger. The site was discovered in 1946 by Charles-Antoine Cesari.
The highlight is an arc of five statue-menhirs beneath an olive tree said to be around 1,200 years old. Some of the statues outdoors are copies; the originals are displayed in a museum that opened in 2020 after renovation. The walk round the site is shaded and possible at any time of day, though the light on the statues is best in late morning. Audio points and QR codes explain the site, and in season there is a guided tour in the morning and another in the afternoon (as of October 2026).
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- Sollacaro, France
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- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.7310, 8.8580
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Filitosa?
Filitosa is in Sollacaro, France, at GPS 41.7310, 8.8580. It is about 7 km from Propriano.
Can you camp near Filitosa?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is U Libecciu, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 30 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Filitosa?
Filitosa is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southern Corsica: Bavella and the Alta Rocca.
What is there to see near Filitosa?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pointe de la Parata and Îles Sanguinaires (28 km), Aiguilles de Bavella (31 km), Palombaggia beach (44 km) and Rondinara bay (45 km).
When is the best time to visit Filitosa?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)